L'Observance Bed & Breakfast

L'Observance Bed & Breakfast offers five rooms for two people and an apartment that accommodates four guests. The rooms range from 22 to 33 m² and all have a private bathroom, air conditioning and a terrace. Views vary by room, with options overlooking the garden, city or inner courtyard. Several room types include a pool with a view, as well as a flat-screen TV and soundproofing. Sleeping arrangements differ: some rooms offer a choice of a large double bed or two single beds, while others have an extra-large double bed.

The 43 m² ground-floor apartment has a private entrance and a kitchenette. Its sleeping arrangements comprise a double bed and two single beds, making it suitable for up to four guests. A coffee machine and refrigerator are also provided. One room is accessible to guests with reduced mobility and has a private entrance and a terrace overlooking the garden. Towels and bed linen are provided.

The heated outdoor pool has a shallow end and salt water; parasols are also available. The garden has outdoor furniture and a dining area, while the sun terrace offers another place to relax. Picnic areas, board games and puzzles are also available. The outdoor spaces are suitable for breaks between visits as well as meals outdoors.

Continental breakfast is served every morning, and special-diet menus can be prepared on request. The accommodation includes a kettle or coffee machine. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property. Private parking is available on site for €15 per day; valet parking and accessible parking for guests with reduced mobility are also offered. Luggage storage, private check-in and express check-in and check-out complete the services. The surrounding area is suitable for walking, cycling and canoeing.

Avignon is a Provençal city surrounded by ramparts, crossed by the Rhône and shaped by its papal history. The centre is easy to explore on foot, with old streets, shady squares and stone façades. L'Observance Bed & Breakfast is near the central train station, in an area that lets you reach the historic districts without relying on a car. The city suits heritage enthusiasts, museum visitors and travellers who like to alternate sightseeing with breaks on a terrace.

The Palais des Papes, a vast fortified residence of the popes, is 900 m away. Nearby, Pont Saint-Bénézet, known from the song “Sur le pont d’Avignon”, offers views of the Rhône and the ramparts. Collection Lambert showcases contemporary art in two private mansions, while Musée Calvet houses art and archaeological collections. Avignon-Centre train station is 490 m away; Avignon TGV station is 2.6 km away. Nîmes-Alès-Camargue-Cévennes Airport is 36 km away. It is easy to get around the old town on foot, and the train stations make it convenient to travel to nearby cities.

For your first day, you can walk along the ramparts, visit the Palais des Papes, then head to the banks of the Rhône to take in the bridge and the scenery. The museums in the centre offer a pleasant alternative during the hottest hours of summer, when Provence often experiences high temperatures. In spring and autumn, walks through the historic streets are more comfortable. In July, the Festival d’Avignon brings performances to venues across the city; it is best to plan visits and travel around the crowds.